Moving to Antigua & Barbuda: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Antigua & Barbuda: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 7 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Antigua & Barbuda the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Antigua & Barbuda you need at least 30 days a year (Permanent residence certificate (tax PR programme: $100k+ income, $20k flat tax/yr) + ≥30 days in year). The typical route is Citizenship by Investment (NDF donation): US$230k NDF donation for family of up to 4 + govt/due-diligence fees; 5 days' presence in first 5 yrs There are 7 open residence programmes in Antigua & Barbuda — see the list below.
Living there
St John's has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 28.5 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C. The economy grew +2.7% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 134 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 0% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 0% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| Tax residence | after 30 days — Permanent residence certificate (tax PR programme: $100k+ income, $20k flat tax/yr) + ≥30 days in year |
| Typical residence route | Citizenship by Investment (NDF donation) — US$230k NDF donation for family of up to 4 + govt/due-diligence fees; 5 days' presence in first 5 yrs |
| Passport | visa-free or on arrival to 134 countries |
| Economic growth | +2.7% (2025), forecast 2.5% (2026) |
| Climate type | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 28.5° / 31.5° (St John's) |
| War & conflict | none — No conflict exposure |
| All natural hazards | 4.9/10 |
| Banking strength | 4.5/10 · NR |
| Property protection | 5.5/10 |
| Warm homes in winter | 8.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Antigua & Barbuda
- Citizenship by Investment – National Development Fund — Investment CHF 184'000
- Citizenship by Investment – University of the West Indies Fund — Investment CHF 208'000
- Citizenship by Investment – Real Estate — Investment CHF 240'000
- Citizenship by Investment – Business Investment — Investment CHF 320'000
- Nomad Digital Residence — Income / yr CHF 40'000
- Work Permit — employment
- Spouse / dependant of citizen or resident — family
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Antigua & Barbuda to become tax resident?
after 30 days. Permanent residence certificate (tax PR programme: $100k+ income, $20k flat tax/yr) + ≥30 days in year Ordinary route 183 days; CIP citizenship alone ≠ tax residence; no tax on foreign income
How much tax will I pay in Antigua & Barbuda?
In Antigua & Barbuda the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Antigua & Barbuda offer?
Citizenship by Investment – National Development Fund (CHF 184'000); Citizenship by Investment – University of the West Indies Fund (CHF 208'000); Citizenship by Investment – Real Estate (CHF 240'000); Citizenship by Investment – Business Investment (CHF 320'000); Nomad Digital Residence
What is the usual way to move to Antigua & Barbuda?
Citizenship by Investment (NDF donation). US$230k NDF donation for family of up to 4 + govt/due-diligence fees; 5 days' presence in first 5 yrs
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